These 3 Mighty Glorious Peak District National Park Photos feature:-
1. Alderman's Hill @ Greenfield - nr Dovestones Reservoir
2. Longdendale Valley -
The Longdendale Trail is a 6.5 mile (10.4km) traffic-free route that runs along the former, now disused, Woodhead railway track that once connected Manchester and Sheffield. It is ideal for walking, horse riding and cycling. The trail is also suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
It is situated in the Peak District's dramatic Upper Longdendale Valley, just a short drive from the historic market town of Glossop. It’s hard to believe that freight trains once thundered up and down this peaceful stretch of Peak District countryside – or that it’s haunted. According to locals, ghosts of Roman soldiers have been seen wandering the area – marching straight through hillsides – and there are regular sightings of flashing lights streaking up the valley.
The trails runs from Woodhead Tunnels - a series of three railway tunnels - to Hadfield. The trail passes numerous reservoirs including the scenic Torside Reservoir, which used to power local cotton and paper mills, but now supplies nearly a quarter of the water used in Greater Manchester.
The Longdendale Trail forms part of the longer Trans Pennine Trail that runs from coast to coast across the UK.
As you cycle or walk, you can also discover the rich railway heritage of this historic valley, and look out for wildlife on the route including foxes and the rare blue mountain hare on the moors. Listen for grouse and curlew, or the drumming of woodpeckers in the trees.
Car parks for the Longdendale Trail are located at Crowden and Torside, with the latter also boasting a pretty picnic area and information point. There is a campsite at Crowden. You can also access the trail at Platt Street, Hadfield, Torside Car Park and Woodhead Station.
The route is particularly friendly for families of all ages and the surface is good for the majority of the year.
If you’re feeling thirsty, you can refresh and recharge in the nearby town ofGlossop, which has a great choice of places to eat and drink.
3. Torside & Crowden & Longdendale Trail
Torside Reservoir is the largest man-made lake in Longdendale in north Derbyshire, England. It was constructed by John Frederick Bateman between April 1849 and July 1864 as part of the Longdendale Chain of reservoirs to supply water from the River Etherow to the urban areas of Greater Manchester
4.The Longdendale Trail
The Longdendale Trail is an English long-distance rail trail following the former Woodhead railway line, which ran between Manchester and Sheffield and closed east of Hadfield, Derbyshire in 1981. It has shallow gradients and a smooth surface that makes it popular with families and cyclists.
The Longdendale Trail is a 6.5 mile (10.4km)traffic-free route that runs along the former, now disused, Woodhead railway track that once connected Manchester and Sheffield. It is ideal for walking, horse riding and cycling.
Where is Longdendale?
Longdendale is a valley in the Peak District of England, north of Glossop and southwest of Holmfirth. The name means "long wooded valley" and the valley is mostly in the counties of Derbyshire and Greater Manchester.
Why was the Longdendale Trail built originally?
The Longdendale Trail The Longdendale Trail
These stretches of water were originally constructedto supply the cities of Manchester and Salford with fresh water. Following the former Woodhead railway line, the trail stretches for over 6.5 miles and is an ideal day out for a walk, bike ride or run.
